Bald Eagles and Lead Poisoning – April 9

Bald Eagles were removed from the endangered species list in 1995, after an amazing recovery from the detrimental effects of DDT. Today, Minnesotans enjoy the largest population of breeding Bald Eagles in the US south of Alaska. However, these birds are once again facing harmful effects and this time from lead poisoning. Wildwoods Wildlife Rehabilitation staff have been the frontline in dealing with this issue in the Northland, working closely with the Raptor Center in St. Paul.

Join Wildwoods staff and hear firsthand about their experiences in dealing with lead poisoned Bald Eagles and other wildlife. Learn what we need to know and what can we do to reverse this trend to prevent the need for the Bald Eagle from returning to the endangered species list.

REGISTRATION INFO: The presentation will be held Sat. April 9th from 7-8 pm at Hartley Nature Center in Duluth. COST: Free for members of Hawk Ridge, Hartley Nature Center, MN Master Naturalist, and/or Friends of Sax-Zim Bog – OR- $5/non-member